Black-owned Businesses in Iceland

[@johnniep0well271]

Jewels, I loved this one, about people of color and the business they own,THIS Was AWESOME,YOU KNOCK THE BALL OUT OF THE PARK WITH THIS ONE....

[@HolisticManifesting]

I agree! ❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you so much!! It means a lot to hear that. 🤗❤️

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗❤️

[@jessievillard383]

Thank you for this video. Very interesting ! It would be wonderful if you could expand on this topic and make it a sort of miniseries, featuring each of these business owners, one by one, and getting a more in depth interview with each of them. It would be so cool to find out what inspired them to move to Iceland; what obstacles they encountered while establishing their businesses, and how they overcame them , etc . I am always awed by people like you, who find the courage to uproot themselves and choose to get immersed in a new culture and learn to love and appreciate it.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks for the feedback. I have interviewed a few of them on the audio only part of the podcast and I plan to do more. It would be amazing for it to be on video too. Will see about that. 😊

[@softfurbear]

Thank you so much for this video. It's wonderful that you thought to showcase these entrepreneurs like yourself from different parts of the world who have made Iceland their home 😊

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗❤️

[@chezmanya]

When we were in Blonduos last summer, I noticed an Ethiopian restaurant and assumed it was black owned. We did not get a chance to go inside, but I would have loved to have tried their food. They are only open for dinner. The name of the restaurant is Teni. Reviews on TripAdvisor are excellent.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Ohh! Good to know and thanks for sharing.

[@apriljackson5304]

Woooooowwww‼️ This content was extraordinary! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼You have interviewed Claudia before, but how about interviewing the other entrepeneurs you showcased here? They all have lived sizeable lengths of time in Iceland, both assimilating and maintaining a semblance of their culture. It would be awesome to hear their stories. True to form, you're on to something significant here, Jewells❣️💯 Excellent work‼️🌟🌟🌟

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you! I have also interviewed Georg on the podcast. There is only an audio version of it. I’m working on doing more video interviews of people. 🤗

[@idunnhallbjornsdottir2456]

I have to say Iceland has come a long way. I have black friends in Iceland, back in the days they couldn't buy hair products or get decent haircuts. I am amazed how much you like Iceland. I live in the northern part of Arizona and we get snow, but the next day the sun is shining. Thank you for those fun, and informative videos.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Eddie-ud4bb]

I'm an ex-pat from the US to Costa Rica... wouldn't go back to the US... stress is too cray cray. I've done 3 vacations in Iceland & really am in awe of the landscape & nature... would love to do 6 mos or so there... Jewels... House swap CR & Iceland for a month? 😊

[@Aykaradiantsouls]

Hello Jewels, thank you for sharing your journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. My heart is filled with joyful envy as I reminisce about my own connection to that magical place. My first visit to Iceland was in 2009 for a conference, and the moment I set foot on its sacred ground, I was enchanted. The land called me back five more times, not only to bask in its beauty but also to conduct workshops on recycling (I am also a designer with a focus on Sustainability), sharing my passion for preserving this Earth we all cherish. In 2012, my travels paused as my son, my greatest blessing, made his grand entrance into my life. Although I haven’t returned since, my love for Iceland never waned. I wasn’t aware of the presence of Black-owned businesses in Iceland, except for Kafe Haiti, I'm not sure if it's still open. It warms my heart to see how the place has evolved and grown. I'm planning to return with my son soon, to share with him the beauty and spirit of a land that holds such a special place in my heart. Thank you for sharing your light with us. I look forward to the day our paths cross in that wondrous land. Sending you love, light, and blessings.

[@KO-wu2og]

Now you’ve done it! An Ethiopian restaurant? I could live anywhere where there is Ethiopian food. Great video. Thanks 😊

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that 🥳🥳🥳

[@Volundur9567]

Abish wot makes my tongue slap my brain silly.

[@ericfluellen8957]

Hey Jewels, great video. I love your highlight of black-owned businesses in Iceland. Hans Jonatan would be so proud of you. Many good Blessings.

[@tacrewgirl]

Wow, this was cool. Thanks for showcasing the entrepreneurs.

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure and so glad you enjoyed it. 🤗❤️

[@jenniferf1518]

Great video! Nice to know that Iceland has diversity and such talented business owners who are long term residents there.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you and agreed!

[@bbutler7158]

😱! Love, love this!!! ❤ I would have never imagined! Thanks for showcasing! 💯 Iceland is on my travel list and wow! Need to keep these mind! 😘

[@AllThingsIceland]

My absolute pleasure! 🤗❤️

[@yammymoo1152]

Conidering visiting in Jan or Feb, this video is very informative and helpful....

[@darriendastar3941]

That was really interesting. Thanks for telling me even more about Iceland.

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure and thanks for watching 🤗❤️

[@darriendastar3941]

@@AllThingsIceland What I liked most is that you very gently and kindly let me (and other viewers) know that Iceland is a more diverse country than just you and 375,000 two-metre tall Vikings. It was a delicate corrective to a (my) stereotype. Also, if the lady who is the dress designer decides to diversify into making men's shirts, could you do another video? Just from the brief seconds of her. you can tell she's got superb cutting and impeccable style.

[@TheEGA4421]

​@@darriendastar3941 I was thinking about the same woman. Tailors and seamstress have pretty much gone out of fashion in the USA. My parents era and their ancestors did a lot of tailoring and seamstress. Jewels, is it possible to get this woman's contact information? I am interested in having summer dresses (I live in the Arizona desert 🥵🏜🧊) made, because I love wearing dresses...casual dresses. Thank you.

[@TheEGA4421]

Oops Jewels, I found the information. I just looked at your notes. Thank you.😊

[@rostampande2037]

Love thus

[@geenaw3809]

Awesome video!! Thank you so much for featuring these businesses!! ❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

My absolute pleasure 🤗❤️

[@Uadkin1214]

Excellent Post Jewels, thanks very much for this one, I really appreciate the update on the general population of Iceland. 🍃🌹

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you and my pleasure 🤗❤️

[@kimakimakima]

Fantastic!!

[@ellayon888]

Wowwww, amazing... this is soooo cool to have all these in Iceland. Now im glad to be joining you guys there sooner 😘😘😘✌️✌️✌️

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@bayshaunseay5314]

Thanks for sharing! I’m an American African who will be visiting from Akron, OH June 22-July 2. I’ll make a point to visit one of these businesses.

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@bluepeter128]

Wow great!!!

[@hamiltona7]

Wow! Thank you for sharing!

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗

[@missivonne]

Oh, my! I live in Louisville, Ky., and I can't get FuFu here! You're so lucky!

[@nikkirockznikkirockz8551]

Ooh, not only are you the catalyst for my diving deepeR into "alL things Iceland", but via this particular, specific route I have also had the pleasure of coming into the knowledge of your fellow Sistah queen Claudia (a couple of years back, or so), and to see you also give her the "green light" just solidifies my ❤️ even morE on supporting, exploring anD prOmoting such fantastic endeavors boO!!! 😘

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that. 🥳🥳🤗🤗❤️❤️

[@rochellek5327]

Fabulous thank you for sharing this information 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗❤️

[@ensmith210]

Im heading back to Iceland so i can visit a few of the places mentioned.

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳 Enjoy!

[@JustMeB729]

Whatttttt. I was surprised to see your vlog on this channel. Now you are telling me there's black people with businesses 😳. Best wishes and good luck too all of you guys. Much success 🇺🇸

[@nicholarichards4803]

This is a great informative video thanks

[@emilysp722]

Wow this is pretty darn inspiring!! Hope to check out the bar and restaurant . Thanks 💎Jewels.🎉

[@vanessaclark3443]

Amazing video!!!! Thank you for showing us how diverse Iceland is and can be!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thanks and my pleasure 🤗🤗

[@mamabear3217]

We will b there soon!!! My daughter and I

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@shaunethomas9963]

Thank you for this. I have a trip planned and can’t wait to visit George’s bar!!

[@Diamond52894]

I can’t wait to come back to Iceland to visit these places

[@sosmileetunstall5863]

This is one of my favorite videos. What is the Golden Circle Tour? Please direct me to your video that covers this tour, if you have made a video.

[@vwiggins1847]

Thank you so much for this amazing and helpful video!

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗❤️

[@LIVEindowntownsanantonio]

I’m so upset I didn’t see this BEFORE I visited…. Guess I’ll have to go back 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@AllThingsIceland]

Aww, sorry I wasn’t able to post this before you came. Yes, do come back! So many amazing things are happening here. 🤗❤️

[@lahermosajarifa7007]

Fascinating! I just learned so much I didn’t know. Thanks.

[@mamabear3217]

The mural was lit🎉🎉🎉

[@AllThingsIceland]

Agreed! 🤗❤️

[@natalieoliver4053]

WOW I LOVE seeing where different humans move from and to in this planet. Imagine all their stories and what brought them from one fascinating location to another totally different but equally fascinating country ❤️. Thanks for sharing

[@InviteTheLightReadings]

Very nice! From the cafe bar, the dresses 😍 hair, legal services food, nice little community of entrepreneurs. 😊

[@Ms.Opinionated]

Love a good B.O.B. video.

[@Terratiger]

Wow! Thanks for making and showing this video. So happy I found and subscribed to your channel.

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure! 🤗❤️

[@LeslyBlaise-xe8sf]

Great video Jewels

[@pterrypower5140]

This is AWESOME!! Thank you 😊

[@JaniceVLee]

This is so GOOD . This is what i wanted to know. When i saw the blue magic i went back to childhood days also. I love to see more like this and explain their money currency, and does everyone live in apartments or ppl do buy houses.

[@lauraalicewatt]

so fantastic! i'm so excited to finally be meeting Claudia in person, after working with her off and on for the past few years, next week! hurrah!

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@GudmannBragi]

The coffee ceremony at Minilik is a beautiful experience.

[@AllThingsIceland]

I’ve heard it’s lovely. So glad you got to experience it. 🤗❤️

[@Halli50]

I was a bit surprised at this post, until I reflected on it. Then I realized that being black in a community like Iceland has it's set of unique challenges, even simple things like suitable hair products. I count myself fortunate to live in a small community that is free of racism or nationalism - to the best of my knowledge. I realize there will always be some ignorant or hateful arseholes in every community, but if the community as a whole ignores them they are, in effect, pissing into the wind.

[@AllThingsIceland]

I appreciate that you took sometime to reflect on this video and why I created it. Thanks for watching.

[@Eddie-ud4bb]

If they piss into the wind in Iceland they really better have protective clothing.

[@Halli50]

@@Eddie-ud4bb Nah, we have a better solution: Turn our back to the wind and THEN piss.

[@donnalouison3288]

I am sitting in my yard (Carribean Trinidad) and wondering what life would be in iceland.The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and in fact, it is so hot.😊

[@donnalouison3288]

Thanks for this for this video.If I visit Iceland at any time, it is because of the information given by you .The government should pay u a special commission for this video or use to work in their tourism department ❤

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

top notch products and services highlighted!

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳

[@r-cdmx]

This was great. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏽✨

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗❤️

[@happymack6605]

This is a much appreciated video! So cool to see! ❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yonettethomas6270]

Love this!

[@ctheo2020]

This is so cool! TY! 💞

[@genthom72]

How hard is it for a retired American to move to Iceland? I've been twice and love it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[@AllThingsIceland]

Great question and I’m not sure what the process is.

[@medusasunshine4705]

I will return to enjoy this one in particular

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that. 🥳🤗

[@TheWestIndianWitch]

Thank you for sharing !! 💜

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure, my lovely friend. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheWestIndianWitch]

@@AllThingsIceland 😘🤍

[@HinrikS]

Been meaning to check out Afro Zone, i like going to the foreign foodstores catering to the eastern europeans, and it makes sense checking out the afro foods. Also been cursing the fact that the one Ethiopian place is somewhere i've got no business going except for going to the restaurant. Wanted to try Ethiopian food ever since The Simpsons showed it, and for a few months it felt like pop culture and algorithms really wanted me to try it.

[@AllThingsIceland]

I hope you do get a chance to check out AfroZone. Yea, I made a trip out to Flúðir just for the restaurant. It was a nice drive, so I considered it an evening adventure with dinner 😂😂 Thanks for sharing.

[@SubscribeToTsunami2222YT]

Wow great video! Love that you have highlighted these amazing black business owners!

[@valerieherron4185]

Thank you for this video. Icelandgas been on my list to visit, but had never seen black people there. Was wondering if i would be welcolmed. Beacause of the color if my skin,which is sad but true for some places in this world

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I love this video!!! Thank you for showing Black-owned business in Iceland. I'm in Washington, DC, but love to support Black-owned businesses from all over. I wonder if they ship some items? I will look up Gracelandic. Thanks Jewells!! 🤗

[@AllThingsIceland]

So glad you enjoyed this video. I think some of them ship internationally. My pleasure. 🤗❤️

[@j.commando234]

Thanks for sharing

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure 🤗❤️

[@dbibbyma]

OMG! Great! Takk!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Mín er ánægjan 🤗❤️

[@Qutyepye18]

GREAT features!!!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisharder4854]

Hair, hats, drinks, food and 1 lawyer..Iceland really has a shortage of these 😂

[@tempestatiseye]

Yeeeeeeeessss!

[@TheLifetraveler1]

Please tell us about places to eat in Reykjavik. I had difficulty finding slightly Americanized foods that would recognize when I was there.

[@ljay4525]

Beautiful

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you 🤗

[@KatrinaInStride]

❤❤❤ another great video!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you! 🤗❤️

[@Daryl524]

😎 Cool!👍🏽 Good job, Jewels!

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you!

[@yonettethomas6270]

💖

[@MattEthanandMe]

Hey Jewells. My husband and I are planning to visit Iceland next year along with our 10 year old son. What month do you recommend to visit Iceland to have the best experience of ICELAND

[@jozejeaux3962]

Omg Graaaaaace!! What's her website

[@chantaln6843]

Will you be the first USA black person to open a business in Iceland? It would be awesome 😊

[@Volundur9567]

Yass! It's sad that there isn't enough diversity in Iceland. I hope that changes soon.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I'm glad you created this video. Because I plan to make another trip to Iceland this summer. When I was there last time I think I was the only black person I saw. That wasn't a negative cuz people were very welcoming. But it was still curious not to see any other than myself.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Awesome to hear that you plan to return and that you had such a positive experience. 😊

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@AllThingsIceland will you start a tour organization, since you have in-depth knowledge of the island? We're creating an international black travel group here in Atlanta and are just starting to plan some trips. I plan to ask if Iceland can be on the agenda.

[@IndigoStargazer]

How are the vaxxed doing ?? And adverse side effects

[@beam3819]

I saw your interwiev with an other woman from the US who was very frustrated for not getting residence permit. I think you dont realize you came across as entitled. I cant get visa in the US or any other nation I apply to for visa to work and stay as long as I want. As a Norwegian I can move to Scandinavian countries but other than that I have no privilege, no rights to move to US and I know that. If I travel I know there are rules I have to follow. I find it very rude to bash a country for having immigration laws. In Iceland, one of the first, if not the first democratic state based on the rule of law was implementet. In our time we have mass migration on almost every continent and we have to obide by the nations law even if we are denied visa. The ranting about how wrong you are treated do not work to manipulate me to feel sorry for you. If you want to become Islandic, get an education Island need. Or train to be an expert in a field where you can get a work visa. I would love to move to Hawaii but as a foreigner I need one million dollar, at least in the bank and I need to proove I will start a buisness and hire locals and so on. Wonder what you would say if Island demanded that from you? Every country with appeal to foreigners are making immigrant laws harder and way more expensive after covid and the emerging work from home, remote workers turned into nomads working globally and living globally. Countries takes advantage of the influx of relative well off international workers and want a slike of the cake this foreigners are eating. Island is a small and demografic voulnerable. People from distant continents cant demand to be given citizenship.

[@kemicecormier5687]

This video made me so proud as a woman of color!🙏🏽🤍

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳❤️❤️❤️

[@MeccaMakeba]

Are this business really Black owned or Black Co-Ownership?

[@culturellife]

those not black people those are mostly Africans big time difference smh , just because someone is brown or black skin does not mean they are the same race , u must get your learning skills up first to teach

[@AllThingsIceland]

They were all made aware of the video’s title and were very happy to be in the video as black people. Not sure why that bothers you but to each their own.

[@culturellife]

u weird tho @@AllThingsIceland

[@CDM1971]

I guess you haven't looked in the mirror and see what color you are lately do you know your ancestors come from Africa so you are considered black or African-American or maybe you want to call yourself White

[@binbin9196]

Wow! Iceland looks way more diverse than I would have thought. That’s super refreshing. Keep the videos coming Jewels. ❤️❤️❤️

[@AllThingsIceland]

So glad you enjoyed the video. 🤗❤️

[@TheEGA4421]

Ikr! Another inch closer to me maybe visiting Iceland. I am working on my "allergies to the cold" 🥶.

[@mrdo_LA]

Never thought so much diversity in Iceland, makes me happy to hear. Love how the world "is all over" these days.

[@chrisharder4854]

ICELAND is everything but diverse..go there if you're not caucasian and find out

[@littlecatfeet9064]

@@chrisharder4854 who are the hair and beauty businesses selling products to?

[@HolisticManifesting]

This is such an education! New sub, love your videos. ❤

[@AllThingsIceland]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! 🤗❤️

[@EmorettaRobinson]

Thank you Jewels for featuring so many different black owned businesses in Iceland. It was so good to see the various people of color from different places who now call Iceland their home. I enjoyed this so much. You did a great job.

[@AllThingsIceland]

So glad to hear that and my pleasure.

[@traceym.637]

I went to Iceland, just got back 2 weeks ago and it was amazing. Loved the food and the people. It felt at home. Might go again to experience the Aurora. We shall see. I've gotta go back to Sandholt lol 🇮🇸🇨🇦

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yay!! So glad to hear that.

[@elizabethd.7662]

Very interesting! Thanks for this Jewels. It so happens that Play Airlines make weekly trips to Iceland from my small air port in upstate NY. I’m so tempted to book a flight to visit. 😊

[@AllThingsIceland]

My pleasure. I hope you decide to visit in the future. 🤗❤️

[@user-nn5qw5mu4m]

0:41 I have a feeling that's not entirely true, based on the amount of dislikes on this video. It's giving xenophobia but I loved your video.

[@paulmorgan1009]

I'm absolutely in love with Grace's Designs! Like particularly the beautiful Green Peep- Shoulder Dress. Thank you so much for another awesome video Jewels! If able more content like this or longer interviews I think it be so cool.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yes!! Her designs are so beautiful. My pleasure. I do plan to do longer interview in the future. This was meant to be more of an overview. 😊

[@samuelbonsu5863]

I will like to marry the lawyer from Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GeekFurious]

I had no idea. Very cool.

[@AllThingsIceland]

🤗❤️

[@mrdo_LA]

Me too, gladly surprised.

[@CHRISTIANSINGLEGIRL]

BABY, WHEN SHE SAID BLACK HAIR AND BLACK HAIR PRODUCTS, AND A PLACE WHERE BRAIDS AND LOCS ARE DONE, I WAS SOLD

[@AllThingsIceland]

🥳🥳🥳❤️❤️❤️

[@deroyalwatson5554]

Stay away from cave men

[@AllThingsIceland]

?

[@Eddie-ud4bb]

Years & years ago Iceland wanted to be left alone & keep things as they are. After WWII.. the Icelandic Govt asked the USA to not send any dark skinned soldiers to the new military base they were building. A bit of a dreary situation.. but that's what it was.

[@AllThingsIceland]

Yea, it’s an unfortunate part of Icelandic history. Things have certainly changed since then.

[@Eddie-ud4bb]

@@AllThingsIceland I guess like anything else people need to evolve & learn. Smoking was pushed as being "glamorous" in the Fifties. 45% of adults smoked. (I can't wrap my brain around that). More recently it's down to 14% (I can't wrap my brain around THAT EITHER). So.. we're evolving.

[@washredskin887]

Black people actually live in Iceland? That's shocking to me! I will have to check these places out when I visit. It looks like such a stunning place.

[@mirvine1]

Great video ! - I will definitely check these out the next time I get to Iceland

[@manchesterunitednews8498]

Am now convinced Africans can adopt to every place .

[@AllThingsIceland]

I think anyone can adopt to living anywhere.

[@manchesterunitednews8498]

@@AllThingsIceland yes everywhere except yakutsk

[@jonpanthersson]

Hæ Jewels! I love the idea of making this video too! Great Job and thanks🙂!

[@stephenparker8250]

Why would you want to eat food from your culture when in another country on holiday? Very bizarre.

[@brianduguid2650]

Ok I am moving I am from Barbados 🇧🇧

[@Missbre_]

Love this ❤